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Food Delivery Giant Cuts 1500 Courier Jobs
The delivery service Lieferando has significantly scaled back its previously announced layoff plans, though the underlying shift towards…
November 28, 2025
Germany Approves 2026 Budget
The German Bundestag approved the 2026 federal budget on Friday, marking a significant shift in fiscal policy and…
November 28, 2025
German Inflation Holds Steady
Germany’s inflation rate is projected to remain stubbornly persistent in November, holding steady at 2.3 percent, according to…
November 28, 2025
Jobless Rate Climbs in Germany
Germany’s labor market is showing persistent weakness, with unemployment figures climbing in November, according to data released Friday…
November 28, 2025
Coalition Secures Pension Guarantees
The German coalition government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU, is pushing forward with its planned…
November 28, 2025
Irving Cancels US Tour Protests Trump
The celebrated Canadian-American novelist John Irving has announced he will be forgoing a planned U.S. book tour, citing…
November 28, 2025
Greens Aim to Redefine Liberalism
The Green Party’s leading candidate for the upcoming Baden-Württemberg state election, Cem Özdemir, is advocating for a distinctly…
November 28, 2025
Train Chaos Fuels Taxi Demand
The escalating crisis of German rail unreliability is prompting a surge in taxi usage, creating a complex situation…
November 28, 2025
Business Group Excludes AfD From Events
The influential North Rhine-Westphalia Association of Business and Industry (Unternehmer.NRW) is drawing a firm line against engaging with…
November 28, 2025
Stuttgart Dominates Europa League Victory
Stuttgart Dominates Go Ahead Eagles, Raising Questions About Domestic Form VfB Stuttgart delivered a resounding 4-0 victory over…
November 27, 2025
Sachsen ASF Zone Ends
The European Commission has formally lifted the last remaining Zone II restriction area for African Swine Fever (ASF)…
November 27, 2025
Baby-Friendly Parliament Takes Shape
The German Bundestag is poised to implement a novel support system, “Mandate and Baby” spearheaded by President Julia…
November 27, 2025
Hamburg Police Chief Warns of Rising Fan Violence
The escalating violence surrounding German football matches is prompting calls for heightened security measures and a deeper examination…
November 27, 2025
Doctors Seek Coverage for Unapproved ME/CFS Treatments
The head of the German Federal Association of General Practitioners, Markus Beier, is escalating the debate surrounding Long…
November 27, 2025
Moderna Sees Brighter Future
The US pharmaceutical giant Moderna is signaling a potential turnaround after a challenging period, according to remarks made…
November 27, 2025
Business Leaders Risk Economic Backlash
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Economics Minister, Mona Neubaur of the Green Party, has issued a stark warning to the Association…
November 27, 2025
Pensioners Set for Extra Cash
Pensioner Income Discrepancies Highlight Policy Divide in Germany A stark contrast in approaches to pension reform is emerging…
November 27, 2025
Shooter Injures Guards Near White House
Reports emerged Wednesday evening from Washington D.C. detailing a shooting incident that left two members of the National…
November 26, 2025
Electric Car Perks Expand to Hybrids
The German governing coalition, comprised of the Union and SPD parties, faces a critical juncture regarding the phasing…
November 26, 2025
Dax Rises Investors Watch
The German stock market experienced a muted, reactive trading session on Wednesday, with the DAX index fluctuating before…
November 26, 2025
Rent Hike Delay Proposed
A deepening rift within the German coalition government is threatening to derail proposed pension reforms, with a prominent…
November 26, 2025
Mental Health Cuts Spark Green Party Outrage
The proposed overhaul of Germany’s citizen’s allowance (Bürgergeld) by the ruling coalition government of Social Democrats (SPD) and…
November 26, 2025
Social Media Ban Push Intensifies
The German government’s decision to delay a potential ban on social media access for individuals under 16, pending…
November 26, 2025
Construction Sector Sees Order Surge
Germany’s construction sector is signalling a potential recovery, with September 2025 data revealing a significant surge in new…
November 26, 2025
Bomb Threat Raids Hit Four German States
Law enforcement agencies across Germany executed coordinated raids on Tuesday, targeting a criminal network suspected of orchestrating a…
November 26, 2025
Ukraine War Talks Show Promise
Negotiations surrounding a potential end to the conflict in Ukraine are reportedly making “solid and encouraging progress” according…
November 25, 2025
Germany Revamps Foreign Ministry
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, is initiating a sweeping overhaul of the Federal Foreign Office, signaling a significant…
November 25, 2025
Left Party Remains Uncertain on Pension Vote
The Left party remains undecided on how it will vote on the ruling coalition’s proposed pension reform package,…
November 25, 2025
German Exports Face Fresh Setback
German Export Sector Signals Deepening Concerns Amidst Economic Uncertainty Fresh data released this week reveals a concerning decline…
November 25, 2025
Stocks Rally At Week’s Open
The DAX experienced a modest gain at the start of the trading week, closing at 23,239 points, a…
November 24, 2025
Mercedes Leader Set for Auto Lobby Role Again
Ola Källenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz, is poised for a second term as president of the European Automobile Manufacturers’…
November 24, 2025
Military Sign-Up Boost Sparks Workforce Concerns
The German government’s proposed substantial pay increase for volunteers joining the Bundeswehr – a monthly salary of €2,600…
November 24, 2025
Business Groups Weigh Shifting Stance on AfD
A fracture is emerging within Germany’s business community regarding the appropriate engagement with the Alternative for Germany (AfD),…
November 24, 2025
Gipfel Controversy Clouds Reputation
The controversy surrounding Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer and his connection to the “Weimer Media Group” organizer of the…
November 23, 2025
Merz Confident Pension Deal Imminent
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has signaled a confident stance regarding the ongoing dispute…
November 23, 2025
Germany Aims to Revive Global Pharma Role
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is pushing for a significant revitalization of pharmaceutical production within Germany, aiming to…
November 23, 2025
Economists Urge Pension Plan Reversal
A coalition of 21 leading economists and academics is urgently calling for the German government to abandon its…
November 23, 2025
Greens Accuse German Government of Hypocrisy
The German Green Party’s leadership is directly accusing the current federal government of undermining international climate negotiations, specifically…
November 23, 2025
Siggelkow Slams Political Failure on Child Poverty
The founder of the Christian children and youth organization Arche, Bernd Siggelkow, has launched a scathing critique of…
November 23, 2025
German Air Force Eyes Massive Expansion
The German Air Force is embarking on a radical expansion plan, spearheaded by new Inspector General Holger Neumann,…
November 22, 2025
Fossil Phaseout Stalled at UN Climate Talks
Negotiations at the United Nations climate conference in Belém concluded Saturday with a significant setback for the European…
November 22, 2025
Lufthansa Won’t Cut Routes Despite Tax Cut
The German aviation sector is experiencing a complex shift in strategy following a coalition agreement to reduce the…
November 22, 2025
Norris Claims Vegas Pole
The contentious Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend began with a dramatic qualifying session, culminating in a surprise pole…
November 22, 2025
Stocks Surge Oil Dives
US equity markets rallied on Friday, fueled by shifting signals from the Federal Reserve and tempered by volatility…
November 22, 2025
Mainz Hoffenheim Draw
The Bundesliga’s 11th matchday commenced with a tense 1-1 draw between Mainz and Hoffenheim, a result that underscores…
November 21, 2025
Müller Tops German Album Charts
The official German album charts are being led this week by Ina Müller’s “6.0” a surprising development that…
November 21, 2025
Greens Challenge Government Asset Use
The Green Party faction in the German Bundestag is reportedly preparing to challenge the alleged misappropriation of funds…
November 21, 2025
Dax Rebounds Slightly Amid Red Zone
European markets demonstrated fragility on Friday, with the Dax index experiencing a partial recovery following a sluggish start…
November 21, 2025
MEP Barley Slams EU Parliament’s Dual Seat
The persistent division of the European Parliament’s seat between Brussels and Strasbourg continues to draw sharp criticism, with…
November 21, 2025
Barley Urges Tighter EU Election Rules
The European Parliament’s First Vice-President, Katarina Barley, has ignited a debate surrounding the legitimacy and stability of the…
November 21, 2025
Troops Ready for Immediate Combat
Germany’s top military officer has issued a stark warning regarding the pace of strengthening the country’s armed forces,…
November 21, 2025
Mothers Feel Financial Strain Study Finds
A recent study commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs has revealed a significant disparity in…
November 21, 2025
Stocks Slip Amid Job Data
US Markets Retreat as Labor Data Complicates Fed Policy Outlook New York markets experienced a notable downturn Thursday,…
November 20, 2025
Suspect Linked to Terror Plot Had Hamas Ties
Sources indicate a man arrested in London earlier this month is the son of a former Hamas minister,…
November 20, 2025
Lula’s Rainforest Fund Faces Criticism
Germany faces mounting criticism over its contribution to the newly proposed Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), spearheaded by…
November 20, 2025
Merz Remarks Spark Student Protest Fury
The public walkout during a Deutschlandstiftung Integration award ceremony has drawn sharp condemnation from Serap Güler, State Secretary…
November 20, 2025
Coalition Risks Collapse Over Pension Plan
The fragile stability of Germany’s ruling coalition is facing a critical test as resistance within the conservative CDU/CSU…
November 20, 2025
US Peace Plan Faces Sharp Criticism
The proposed U.S. peace plan for Ukraine is facing sharp criticism from within Germany, with leading voices warning…
November 20, 2025
New Building Type E Streamlines German Construction
The German government is pushing forward with a controversial new building standard, dubbed “Building Type E” aiming to…
November 20, 2025
Deutsche Bank Scales Back Home Loans
Deutsche Bank is embarking on a significant restructuring program, targeting reductions in consumer lending, private mortgage financing and…
November 19, 2025
Stuttgart 21 Delays Spark Criticism
The Green Party’s lead candidate for the upcoming state election in Baden-Württemberg, Cem Özdemir, has launched a scathing…
November 19, 2025
Germany Defends Potential Covestro Investment
The German government, spearheaded by Economy Minister Katarina Reiche (CDU), is facing increasing scrutiny over the planned investment…
November 19, 2025
Ukraine Refugee Shift Triggers Cost Concerns
The German government’s recent decision to reclassify a portion of Ukrainian refugees from receiving Bürgergeld (social welfare) to…
November 19, 2025
Pensions Face Steep Rise by 2039
The German government’s recently approved 2025 Pension Insurance Report reveals a complex and politically charged outlook for the…
November 19, 2025
Germany Eyes Pension Deal Before Holidays
The German government expresses optimism regarding the resolution of its contentious pension reform debate before the upcoming Christmas…
November 19, 2025
China Overtakes US as Germany’s Top Trade Partner
Germany’s trade relationship with China has swung back in Beijing’s favor, with China once again surpassing the United…
November 19, 2025
Business Slowdown Hits One Third of Firms
A significant portion of German businesses continue to grapple with insufficient order books, hindering economic recovery and raising…
November 19, 2025
Grimm Calls for Rent Reform Overhaul
The current coalition government’s proposed pension reforms are fundamentally misguided and require a complete overhaul, according to Veronika…
November 19, 2025
Lauterbach Calls For Assisted Suicide Laws
The recent tragic deaths of identical twins, Ellen and Alice Kessler, have reignited the debate surrounding assisted suicide…
November 19, 2025
Military Drones Threat Bundeswehr to Aid Police
A draft proposal from the German Interior Ministry, spearheaded by CSU Minister Alexander Dobrindt, is sparking debate and…
November 19, 2025
Housing Permits Surge in September
Official data released this week by the Statistical Federal Office (Destatis) indicates a significant surge in housing construction…
November 19, 2025
Minister Defends Digital Strategy
The newly established Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and State Modernization, spearheaded by CDU Minister Karsten Wildberger, is…
November 18, 2025
Eurojackpot Numbers Drawn Tuesday
“A Stroke of Luck, a Tax Haven? Eurojackpot Jackpot Sparks Debate” Tuesday evening’s Eurojackpot draw yielded a substantial…
November 18, 2025
Weimar Faces Scrutiny After New Allegations
The political fallout intensifies surrounding Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer, as opposition parties escalate criticism following revelations concerning the…
November 18, 2025
Left Leader to Preach on Housing Rights
The leader of Germany’s Left Party (Die Linke), Jan van Aken, will deliver a sermon this Wednesday evening…
November 18, 2025
EU Greenlights Funds for German Coal Transition
The European Commission has formally approved state aid clearance for the compensation package offered to Lausitz Energie Kraftwerke…
November 18, 2025
Stocks Slide Defensive Sectors Gain
German equities faced significant selling pressure on Tuesday, extending a bearish trend following a lackluster opening bell. The…
November 18, 2025
Housing Approvals Signal Construction Revival
The German government is attempting to portray a nascent recovery in the construction sector, spearheaded by Housing Minister…
November 18, 2025
Youth Union Rejects Pension Plan
The youth wing of Germany’s ruling coalition, the Junge Union (Young Conservatives), is publicly pushing back against the…
November 18, 2025
Draft Resistance Surges Amid Military Service Debate
a significant and accelerating trend of citizens refusing military service.. Figures released by the Federal Office for Family…
November 18, 2025
Stocks Slip Amid US Uncertainty
European markets opened the week with a significant downturn, fueled by persistent uncertainty surrounding the US economy and…
November 17, 2025
Pension Fears Mount
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) parliamentary group’s employee representatives are voicing strong support for the Junge Union (Young…
November 17, 2025
Body Parts Found Near German Autobahn
Authorities in Hagen, Germany, have launched a major investigation following the grim discovery of dismembered body parts on…
November 17, 2025
Kretschmer Russia Comments Spark Political Fire
Sharp condemnation has erupted within Germany’s mainstream political landscape following remarks by Saxony’s Minister-President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) suggesting…
November 17, 2025
Trump Reopens Epstein Files
The stance of former President Donald Trump on the long-simmering Epstein affair has undergone a significant and politically…
November 17, 2025
Saxony Chief Warns Against Weak Federal Coalition
The possibility of a minority government at the federal level is raising serious concerns within the Christian Democratic…
November 17, 2025
Merz Signals Pension Overhaul
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) staunchly defended the government’s draft legislation capping pension contributions…
November 16, 2025
Mattarella Champions Global Cooperation for Peace
The Italian President, Sergio Mattarella, delivered a powerful plea for renewed multilateralism during a memorial service for Remembrance…
November 16, 2025
German Left Slams Gas Debate as Deceptive
The debate surrounding potential future energy supplies from Russia has ignited a fierce political backlash, with Left Party…
November 16, 2025
Nursing Shortage Shrinks Dramatically
A recent analysis by the German Institute for Economic Research’s Competency Center for Skilled Workforce Security (KOFA) reveals…
November 16, 2025
Generational Rifts Erupt Over Pension Plans
Internal divisions within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) over pension reform have surfaced, revealing a significant generational rift…
November 16, 2025
Berben Reveals Early Career Rejection
The veteran actress Iris Berben has publicly recounted experiences of early career exclusion rooted in prejudice surrounding her…
November 15, 2025
Trump Links Epstein Scandal to Clinton Others
Former President Donald Trump ignited a fresh wave of controversy Friday, launching a counter-offensive in the ongoing and…
November 14, 2025
Merz and Mauritanian President Discuss Economy Energy
Berlin and Nouakchott have engaged in a high-level dialogue, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Mauritanian President Mohamed…
November 14, 2025
Comedian Urges Social Media Crackdown
German satirist Jan Böhmermann has ignited a fresh debate surrounding the regulation of social media platforms, arguing for…
November 14, 2025
Minister Rejects Streeck’s Drug Debate
The debate surrounding resource allocation in healthcare has ignited a sharp exchange between prominent German politicians, highlighting a…
November 14, 2025
Germany Cyprus Discuss EU Leadership
The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU hosted Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulidis at the Chancellery on Friday,…
November 14, 2025
Dax Slides Siemens Energy Spotlight
European markets experienced a significant downturn Friday, with the benchmark DAX index closing notably lower despite a week…
November 14, 2025
Weber Defends Landmark EU Vote
The recent parliamentary vote on the Supply Chain Act has sparked renewed scrutiny of the European People’s Party’s…
November 13, 2025
Germany Boosts Long Covid Research Funding
The German coalition government is poised to commit a substantial €500 million investment towards combating Long Covid and…
November 13, 2025






































































































